{ "city": "Palo Alto Unified School District", "state": "CA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ca-pausd/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-09", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting", "headline": "Cancelled: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting July 23", "summary": "This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda consisted only of procedural items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and updates from the district and city.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVSQZ46BAD3D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DVSQZ46BAD3D" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "CANCELED: City/School Liaison Committee Meeting", "headline": "City/School Liaison Committee meeting canceled for June 25, 2026", "summary": "The City/School Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or acted upon. The committee will reconvene at a later date.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV5U5B7A5B1A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV5U5B7A5B1A" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve four-year superintendent contract for Dr. Jason Glass", "summary": "The board will vote on approving an employment contract for Dr. Jason Glass as Superintendent of Schools for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030, including a base salary of $396,136 per year, housing benefits, and moving expenses. A related resolution waives state credential requirements for Dr. Glass. The meeting also includes closed-session items on employee evaluations, litigation, labor negotiations, and a property negotiation with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUNQD368BE63", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUNQD368BE63" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Board Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Board Sustainability Committee meeting on June 10, 2026", "summary": "The committee will discuss student engagement results and the sustainability calendar. The meeting also includes a Green Team update.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUNRNK6ED2D4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUNRNK6ED2D4" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board discusses Cubberley property negotiation with city in closed session", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education holds a special meeting with a closed session to discuss public employee performance evaluations (including the superintendent position), labor negotiations with employee organizations, and real property negotiations with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center. The open session is limited to procedural items and a report of closed session actions. No public decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVMRY59EF57", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUVMRY59EF57" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Property Committee Meeting Monday, June 8, 2026", "headline": "PAUSD Property Committee to authorize HVAC and roof work at Greene Middle School", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to approve contracts for HVAC upgrades and roof replacement at Greene Middle School and authorize additional services for district-wide material standards. The agenda also includes a consent calendar and updates on the Pinewood School redevelopment and summer construction projects.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUQSD7722227", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUQSD7722227" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board will discuss real‑property negotiation for Cubberley Community Center", "summary": "The special board meeting will handle routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and allowing public comment. A closed session will be held to consider confidential matters, including employee performance evaluations, appointments, legal counsel conferences, liability claims, labor negotiations, and a real‑property negotiation concerning the Cubberley Community Center at 4000 Middlefield Rd. After the closed session, the board will report any actions taken in open session before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUTVGM80B439", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUTVGM80B439" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to update superintendent search, select community interview panel", "summary": "The board will receive an update from McPherson & Jacobson on the superintendent search and review/select a community interview panel. Closed session includes discussion of superintendent evaluation, litigation, labor negotiations, and Cubberley Community Center property negotiations. The consent calendar covers approval of minutes and personnel items.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTZVU77045DF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTZVU77045DF" }, { "date": "2026-05-31", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Closed session to discuss superintendent, labor talks, Cubberley property", "summary": "This special board meeting is primarily a closed session to discuss personnel evaluations and appointments (including the superintendent), labor negotiations with employee unions, real property negotiations with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center, and student discipline matters. The open session is limited to procedural items, public comment, and a report on closed session actions.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUGUDF7B8C14", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUGUDF7B8C14" }, { "date": "2026-05-30", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to evaluate superintendent and negotiate labor contracts in closed session", "summary": "This special board meeting consists almost entirely of a closed session from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The board will discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation and appointment, legal counsel on litigation, labor negotiations with employee organizations, and real property negotiations with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center. Public comment is permitted before the closed session, and the board will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUGR7Y6CAF87", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUGR7Y6CAF87" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Board Policy Review Committee", "headline": "BPRC reviews suicide prevention regulation, curriculum, and superintendent policies", "summary": "The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss and review several administrative regulations and board policies, including a suicide prevention regulation, curriculum development procedures, superintendent recruitment and contract policies, guidance/counseling services, and education for children of military families. The committee also will approve the minutes from its April 24, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUDQHA695C71", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUDQHA695C71" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "City/School Liaison Committee Meeting", "headline": "City and school officials meet to discuss e-bike advocacy and updates", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District and City of Palo Alto Liaison Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to review past minutes, receive updates from both entities, and discuss future advocacy efforts regarding e-bikes.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU9UHK7C26B0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU9UHK7C26B0" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Fiscal Advisory Committee reviews 2026-27 budget adoption", "summary": "The Fiscal Advisory Committee will review the 2026-27 Adopted Budget Financial Report and discuss the General Fund. The meeting is procedural with no public hearings scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUFNZF625AA0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUFNZF625AA0" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Property Committee Meeting", "headline": "PAUSD Property Committee to approve school construction contracts", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to approve contracts for school construction projects, including the Greene Middle School Transformation and Quad Restoration, and to authorize program management services for the 2026-27 fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUBNLV6082A7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUBNLV6082A7" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "PAUSD board enters closed session for Cubberley property, labor talks", "summary": "This special board meeting is almost entirely a closed session to discuss confidential matters, including public employee performance evaluation (interim superintendent), labor negotiations with Palo Alto Educators Association and other employee groups, and real property negotiations with the City of Palo Alto regarding Cubberley Community Center. The board will also consider student discipline and a stipulated expulsion agreement. Open session is limited to procedural items like approving the agenda and receiving the closed session report.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU9PGG648E87", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU9PGG648E87" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Board Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Board Sustainability Committee discusses curriculum, website, and updates", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Board Sustainability Committee will hold a meeting on May 20, 2026. Members will discuss the district's sustainability curriculum and the sustainability website, hear public comments, and receive informational updates from PSSI, Fletcher Middle School, and the City of Palo Alto. The meeting also includes a segment for suggestions for future agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTYNJ45EB3B1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTYNJ45EB3B1" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to select community panel for superintendent search", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will meet to discuss the ongoing search for a new superintendent with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. The meeting includes reports from student representatives and unions, and a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The Board will also review a report on Career Technical Education innovation.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT8VQG81DA26", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT8VQG81DA26" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting", "headline": "Citizens' Oversight Committee to review Measure A and Measure Z bond projects", "summary": "The committee will receive staff updates on the status and projected timelines of Measure A and Measure Z bond projects. The meeting includes a site visit to the new Hoover Elementary School Campus.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTRNRQ6040DA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTRNRQ6040DA" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Property Committee Meeting", "headline": "PAUSD Property Committee to approve construction contracts and bond change orders", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Property Committee will meet to approve construction contracts for fire alarms, painting, and pavement restoration, as well as change orders for the Strong School Bond.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTRL765377E0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTRL765377E0" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Board Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Sustainability committee to discuss student voice plan and community engagement", "summary": "The Board Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a community engagement update and a student voice-sustainability plan. Members will also receive informational updates on Green Teams, greenwaste, Fletcher sustainability, and an update from the City of Palo Alto. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and suggestions for future agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT8Q2L673580", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT8Q2L673580" }, { "date": "2026-04-24", "body": "Board Policy Review Committee", "headline": "Board reviews mental health and curriculum policies", "summary": "The Board Policy Review Committee will discuss updates to mental health, suicide prevention, and comprehensive health education policies, as well as curriculum and emergency schedules. The committee is also set to approve minutes from previous meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTASV8747C35", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTASV8747C35" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Special Education District Advisory Committee (SEDAC)", "headline": "SEDAC meets to develop special education recommendations", "summary": "The Special Education District Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes and collaborate on developing recommendations for inclusive practices. The meeting is held in-person at the District Office.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRM2WW043BCC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRM2WW043BCC" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "City/School Liaison Committee Meeting", "headline": "City and school officials meet to discuss e-bike advocacy and updates", "summary": "The City/School Liaison Committee will convene to approve minutes, receive updates from the District and City, and discuss advocacy efforts regarding e-bikes. The meeting will be held in person at the District Office and online.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT6Q52678597", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT6Q52678597" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss superintendent search services with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC", "summary": "The Board of Education will discuss the search calendar, selection criteria, and advertising costs for a new superintendent. The meeting also includes reports on early childhood education and a closed session regarding real property and personnel.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DS5ULL7C98CD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DS5ULL7C98CD" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve consultant for superintendent search", "summary": "The Palo Alto Unified School District Board will meet to approve a contract with McPherson & Jacobson for the superintendent search and discuss the search timeline and criteria. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT54KB0BE89E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT54KB0BE89E" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Property Committee Meeting", "headline": "Property Committee reviews contract awards for multiple school projects", "summary": "The Property Committee will review and recommend consent items for the April 21 board meeting, including contract awards for roof replacements, fire alarms, playgrounds, and pool replastering at various schools. The committee will also discuss current construction projects and schedule future meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSYUNP7CE74A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/pausd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSYUNP7CE74A" } ] }